Recurrence-free survival after total thyroidectomy and lobectomy in patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma

ConclusionThe present meta-analysis demonstrates excellent, long-term recurrence-free survival following both total thyroidectomy and lobectomy surgery in patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. The analysis also suggests that patients undergoing total thyroidectomy trended toward a slightly better long-term 10-year recurrence-free survival in comparison to patients undergoing lobectomy, a finding of potential, clinical significance in the management decision-making process.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research